Pedro Páramo, pages 37 - 47 Summary

On Fulgor's second trip to Media Luna, he wonders how don Pedro learned so many tricks to hold on to money and power. Fulgor expected to have to leave Media Luna after don Lucas's death, but don Pedro has turned it around by proposing to Dolores.

When Fulgor visits Dolores, she gushes at the idea of marrying don Pedro. Fulgor lies to her, telling her that don Pedro always loved her from afar but couldn't do anything about it while his father was alive. Dolores tries to delay the wedding because she's expecting her period, but Fulgor arranges for the marriage right away.

Fulgor reports that he has arranged the wedding. Don Pedro chastises Fulgor for not asking Dolores for a cash advance to cover expenses. Then, don Pedro asks Fulgor to file a complaint...